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K5 FEL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,877 mi
Last recorded156,877 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 FEL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 156,877 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S inner cv boot split

Oil leak

Service light on

Slight play in N/S steering rzck end

Fail 26 May 2011 156,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S inner cv boot split

Oil leak

Service light on

Slight play in N/S steering rzck end

Pass 5 Jun 2010 156,877 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 156,877 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2009 151,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 144,598 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 144,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2007 137,593 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 133,908 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 133,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/side head lamp and indicator lamp damaged

screen damage

How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?

Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,405
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
41,605
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,209
constant velocity joint gaiter split 19,906
position lamp(s) not working 18,486
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 15,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,131
Full Volvo 800 Series reliability report

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K5 FEL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 136,744 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 800 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K5 FEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 800 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K5 FEL registered?

K5 FEL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 21 September 1994.

Is K5 FEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 FEL shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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